usual Monster Hunter boxart shows off absolutely diabolical Dungeons & Dragons style beasts that you’d happily stab through the heart, but as you can see from the videos above, this is clearly not what the majority of the experience revolves around.

What do you know, even more rumours! Capcom USA’s press page lists Monster Hunter 3 (tri~) for Wii under the TBA (to be announced) section, along with Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth, which was already confirmed at Captivate 09.

Monster Hunter Tri introduces a brand new weapon, the slash axe. The two-handed axe lets players cleave Jagiis with its giant blade. Famitsu explains the theme of the weapon is it “transforms.” When not in attack mode the massive weapon neatly folds up and can be strapped to your back.

At a Monster Hunter event Capcom announced when the highly anticipated Monster Hunter Tri would be in stores. Just like Dragon Quest IX it’s slated for a summer release in Japan. Wow! Two of Japan’s biggest franchises are going to pop into stores close together unless Capcom changes their plans in wake of the Dragon […]